Sometimes you have to suffer for some beauty... Hermione Granger was willing to accept that to shine at the Yule Ball, or at least not look merely ordinary. Professor McGonagall, however, intervenes at one point. -REWRITTEN!

The end of a chess game that plays in Minerva's head could be the start of something entirely new. But only if they live through the embarrassment, the misunderstanding, the discomfort, and one unexpected hot flash. One Shot. MM and HG Post DH

After the battle of Hogwarts; Hermione confesses her feelings and Minerva replies, honestly. Turned into a series of vignettes spanning several yrs and confessions are had from the most unlikeliest of persons.

All Chapters have been revised for future chapters to work. Please read.Hermione get some distrubing news that will change her life forever. Can Minerva,and her friends at Hogwarts help her get on with her life?